Reliable power distribution systems are essential to maintain a functioning society. This book covers the fundamentals of reliability analysis as they apply to the planning and design of utility, industrial, and commercial electric power distribution systems. The book covers concepts of reliability analysis by probability methods, fundamentals of power system reliability evaluation, economic evaluation, and equipment. The presentation is self-contained and actual utility and industrial power system design problems are presented and fully worked out. This is a practical, hands-on book for...